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I'm just gonna link to this article the next time someone suggests a potluck.

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One dead, 23 sick with Botulism symptoms after church potluck:


http://www.foxnews.com/health/2015/04/22/one-dead-20-sick-with-botulism-symptoms-after-church-potluck/

Because that's my idea of a celebration!
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  • lyndausvilyndausvi mod
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    Oh no, how terrible.






    What differentiates an average host and a great host is anticipating unexpressed needs and wants of their guests.  Just because the want/need is not expressed, doesn't mean it wouldn't be appreciated. 
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  • mikenbergermikenberger member
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    How would you feel being that person? Oh my word. I can't imagine. I assume that's a strike against you in Heaven (if that's your thing.) 

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  • thespeshulestsnowflakethespeshulestsnowflake member
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    That's like totes how I would want my wedding to be remembered.
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  • JennyColadaJennyColada member
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    mikenberger said:

    How would you feel being that person? Oh my word. I can't imagine. I assume that's a strike against you in Heaven (if that's your thing.) 

    I know right?! I would feel MORTIFIED. That would be like the worst experience ever. Or the person who recommended "let's do a potluck!" Also equally shitty-feeling.
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  • mikenbergermikenberger member
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    Can we discuss this article as well? 

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  • JennyColadaJennyColada member
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    mikenberger said:

    Can we discuss this article as well? 

    EWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW
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  • ashley8918ashley8918 member
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    OH JESUS GOD, NO.
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  • southernbelle0915southernbelle0915 mod
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    mikenberger said:

    Can we discuss this article as well? 

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  • ashley8918ashley8918 member
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    mikenberger said:

    Can we discuss this article as well? 

    WHAT EVEN... Oh, It's Faux News? Well, never mind.
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  • larrygagalarrygaga member
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    This is why I don't eat at potlucks unless the food is kept at a safe temp and I know who made it and what their kitchen looks like. 

    HOWEVER, really anything can make you sick. Restaurants, food from the store, food from the farm, some weird shit you had on your hands and then got in your mouth, etc. The best you can do is follow all food safety precautions and hope for the best. Never live life being afraid of things. 
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  • ashley8918ashley8918 member
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    I dont eat at potlucks, because people like to sneak onion into places it DOES NOT BELONG (read: anywhere. Onion does not belong anywhere.), but also because, ew. 
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  • kvrunskvruns member
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    I saw that yesterday and thought the same thing!
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    ashley8918 said:

    I dont eat at potlucks, because people like to sneak onion into places it DOES NOT BELONG (read: anywhere. Onion does not belong anywhere.), but also because, ew. 

    THIS!!!

    No, cheesy potatoes do not need raw onions.
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    ashley8918 said:

    I dont eat at potlucks, because people like to sneak onion into places it DOES NOT BELONG (read: anywhere. Onion does not belong anywhere.), but also because, ew. 

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  • lyndausvilyndausvi mod
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    I hate potlucks for weddings for obvious reasons. 

    I don't mind potlucks in general, but they just are not done really in my social group.  Since most of our friends are chefs and/or restaurant people I wouldn't be worried about food prep, storage, etc anyway.

    There are many ways to get sick from food.  On Monday night I threw up.  It was so odd and sudden.  Only once and didn't feel bad otherwise.  DH ate the same food and he was fine.  I can only guess I had a less sensitive stomach? Not sure, but it will not stop me from eating DH's food.






    What differentiates an average host and a great host is anticipating unexpressed needs and wants of their guests.  Just because the want/need is not expressed, doesn't mean it wouldn't be appreciated. 
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    southernbelle0915 said:

    ashley8918 said:

    I dont eat at potlucks, because people like to sneak onion into places it DOES NOT BELONG (read: anywhere. Onion does not belong anywhere.), but also because, ew. 

    THIS!!!

    No, cheesy potatoes do not need raw onions.
    Dude, seriously. GROSS!

    I once made the mistake of thinking that mac n' cheese was safe. NOPE. MOFUCKING ONIONS IN THE MOFUCKING MAC N CHEESE.
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    climbingwife said:

    ashley8918 said:

    southernbelle0915 said:

    ashley8918 said:

    I dont eat at potlucks, because people like to sneak onion into places it DOES NOT BELONG (read: anywhere. Onion does not belong anywhere.), but also because, ew. 

    THIS!!!

    No, cheesy potatoes do not need raw onions.
    Dude, seriously. GROSS!

    I once made the mistake of thinking that mac n' cheese was safe. NOPE. MOFUCKING ONIONS IN THE MOFUCKING MAC N CHEESE.
    Stop hating on onions, you maniac! 
    I was trying to find this hilarious onion comic to post, but came across this: http://thebestpageintheuniverse.net/c.cgi?u=onions

    THIS IS YOUR WEBSITE, ISN'T IT? You are just full of so much RAGE!
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  • plainjane0415plainjane0415 member
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    I love onions. I could eat a raw onion like an apple. I don't understand why onions get such a bad rap.  They're delicious.  You can fry them, caramelize them, chop them up and put them in basically anything.. I just don't understand.
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    southernbelle0915 said:

    southernbelle0915 said:

    ashley8918 said:

    I dont eat at potlucks, because people like to sneak onion into places it DOES NOT BELONG (read: anywhere. Onion does not belong anywhere.), but also because, ew. 

    THIS!!!

    No, cheesy potatoes do not need raw onions.
    Dude, seriously. GROSS!

    I once made the mistake of thinking that mac n' cheese was safe. NOPE. MOFUCKING ONIONS IN THE MOFUCKING MAC N CHEESE.
    NOT IN THE MAC!!!! Maybe that's what jwaggs did....If so, she brought it on herself.
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  • ashley8918ashley8918 member
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    plainjane0415 said:

    I love onions. I could eat a raw onion like an apple. I don't understand why onions get such a bad rap.  They're delicious.  You can fry them, caramelize them, chop them up and put them in basically anything.. I just don't understand.

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    ashley8918 said:

    southernbelle0915 said:

    ashley8918 said:

    I dont eat at potlucks, because people like to sneak onion into places it DOES NOT BELONG (read: anywhere. Onion does not belong anywhere.), but also because, ew. 

    THIS!!!

    No, cheesy potatoes do not need raw onions.
    Dude, seriously. GROSS!

    I once made the mistake of thinking that mac n' cheese was safe. NOPE. MOFUCKING ONIONS IN THE MOFUCKING MAC N CHEESE.
    That is fucking awful. Onions DO NOT BELONG ANYWHERE NEAR MAC N CHEESE! Or any foods for that matter.
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  • chibiyuichibiyui member
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    plainjane0415 said:

    I love onions. I could eat a raw onion like an apple. I don't understand why onions get such a bad rap.  They're delicious.  You can fry them, caramelize them, chop them up and put them in basically anything.. I just don't understand.

    I like onions, but eating it like an apple, thats a bit much.


    Of course, my eyes are so goddamn sensitive I'd be crying and in pain from just that. 
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  • lyndausvilyndausvi mod
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    Everything that onions come in contact with takes on the onion flavor.

    So gross.








    What differentiates an average host and a great host is anticipating unexpressed needs and wants of their guests.  Just because the want/need is not expressed, doesn't mean it wouldn't be appreciated. 
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    chibiyui said:

    plainjane0415 said:

    I love onions. I could eat a raw onion like an apple. I don't understand why onions get such a bad rap.  They're delicious.  You can fry them, caramelize them, chop them up and put them in basically anything.. I just don't understand.

    I like onions, but eating it like an apple, thats a bit much.


    Of course, my eyes are so goddamn sensitive I'd be crying and in pain from just that. 




    We actually had a discussion about onions at lunch today.  It was split between me and a coworker that liked them and 2 coworkers that did not.  Both me and my coworker that like onions, can literally eat them like an apple.

    Idk, it's just one of those things I really like, I also have an abundant stash of gum and mints to go along with that. :)

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    climbingwife said:

    ashley8918 said:

    southernbelle0915 said:

    ashley8918 said:

    I dont eat at potlucks, because people like to sneak onion into places it DOES NOT BELONG (read: anywhere. Onion does not belong anywhere.), but also because, ew. 

    THIS!!!

    No, cheesy potatoes do not need raw onions.
    Dude, seriously. GROSS!

    I once made the mistake of thinking that mac n' cheese was safe. NOPE. MOFUCKING ONIONS IN THE MOFUCKING MAC N CHEESE.
    Stop hating on onions, you maniac! 
    Seriously? First cake and now onions. What is wrong with you woman!?
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    littlepep said:

    ashley8918 said:

    southernbelle0915 said:

    ashley8918 said:

    I dont eat at potlucks, because people like to sneak onion into places it DOES NOT BELONG (read: anywhere. Onion does not belong anywhere.), but also because, ew. 

    THIS!!!

    No, cheesy potatoes do not need raw onions.
    Dude, seriously. GROSS!

    I once made the mistake of thinking that mac n' cheese was safe. NOPE. MOFUCKING ONIONS IN THE MOFUCKING MAC N CHEESE.
    Stop hating on onions, you maniac! 
    Seriously? First cake and now onions. What is wrong with you woman!?

    How much time do you have?

    I also dislike the following:
    All meat
    All fish
    Candy
    Frosting
    Caramel
    Most Chocolate
    Donuts
    etc.
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    ashley8918 said:

    littlepep said:

    ashley8918 said:

    southernbelle0915 said:

    ashley8918 said:

    I dont eat at potlucks, because people like to sneak onion into places it DOES NOT BELONG (read: anywhere. Onion does not belong anywhere.), but also because, ew. 

    THIS!!!

    No, cheesy potatoes do not need raw onions.
    Dude, seriously. GROSS!

    I once made the mistake of thinking that mac n' cheese was safe. NOPE. MOFUCKING ONIONS IN THE MOFUCKING MAC N CHEESE.
    Stop hating on onions, you maniac! 
    Seriously? First cake and now onions. What is wrong with you woman!?
    How much time do you have?

    I also dislike the following:
    All meat
    All fish
    Candy
    Frosting
    Caramel
    Most Chocolate
    Donuts
    etc.


    Candy? There's no candy that you like?! Really?! I wish I didn't like candy.
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